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Old 01-16-2013, 03:29 PM
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Ordered the RC 4.5" lift today, wanting to know what size rim would be better to run with 265/75
depends if you have 15" or 16" wheels. You should have a 7-9" wide wheel for those tires (basically stock width).

Tires for 16" wheels WILL be more expensive than those for 15" wheels for the equivalent size so unless you have your heart set on a certain pair of 16" wheels i'd stick to 15".
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Originally Posted by dukie564

depends if you have 15" or 16" wheels. You should have a 7-9" wide wheel for those tires (basically stock width).

Tires for 16" wheels WILL be more expensive than those for 15" wheels for the equivalent size so unless you have your heart set on a certain pair of 16" wheels i'd stick to 15".
Sounds good Ive been looking at the soft 8's, where is the cheapest place to.pick up some of.those ?
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Originally Posted by luckyunblock

Sounds good Ive been looking at the soft 8's, where is the cheapest place to.pick up some of.those ?
Jeggs. Last I checked it was around 42 bucks a rim. But that was the Jeggs brand ones
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Originally Posted by armymedic120

Jeggs. Last I checked it was around 42 bucks a rim. But that was the Jeggs brand ones
Jeggs carries cragars... And they are like 45 a rim.
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Does anyone know if the xj a/c pump is internally oiled. In process of buying everything for oba. Just need to know if I need to buy an inline oiler
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Will a 117A alternator from a 99 fit in a 98 (which has a stock 90A alternator)? I'm looking for a bolt-on upgrade.
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

You are correct sir. Stock wheels have 5" or 5.5" backspacing IIRC
5.25"
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so my 1990 xj has had a spot in the door where it does not meet the body at the top of the door. just wondering how i can realign it to prevent water from getting in
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roll the window down, then put your knee against the door right below the window and bend the top track whichever way it needs to go (i presume in toward the middle) until it seals correctly.
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Originally Posted by 94xjohio
Does anyone know if the xj a/c pump is internally oiled. In process of buying everything for oba. Just need to know if I need to buy an inline oiler
Yes you will need one
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Originally Posted by greenxj21

Jeggs carries cragars... And they are like 45 a rim.
They do but the jegs brand ones are cheaper, and look the same
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Originally Posted by armymedic120
They do but the jegs brand ones are cheaper, and look the same
i wanted the cragar soft 8s but ended up getting these plus centercaps for 203 shipped here

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-85-5865
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport

i wanted the cragar soft 8s but ended up getting these plus centercaps for 203 shipped here

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-85-5865
Thanks for info ill check them out
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When I floor the Xj I get a growling noise and can amost feel it (just isn't smooth) until the rpms go down. U joints seem ok...noticed the torque converter inspection plate isn't there.. Any ideas what would make that sound/feel?
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Originally Posted by dukie564
roll the window down, then put your knee against the door right below the window and bend the top track whichever way it needs to go (i presume in toward the middle) until it seals correctly.
But if you've cut your hinges i would recommend taking the door off to do this.. Did it to mine and the door sealed awesome, but the door hung about 1/2" lower afterwards.. Had to reallign the door afterwards because it was hitting.
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